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  1. Tang Growth Rate

    I realize there can be numerous things that affect the growth rate of fishes, but would somebody be able to give me a general idea on the growth rate of a Regal Blue/Hippo/Palette Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus)? The fish would be introduced to a 4' 75g FOWLR as a 2"-3" juvenile. Assuming excellent...
  2. UV and Coralline Algae

    Will the use of a UV sterilizer stop or limit the growth and spreading of coralline algae?
  3. Power outages, sumps

    I am in the planning stages of a 40g with all equipment under the tank, including a 20g sump. This is my first setup with under-tank plumbing, and I am wondering about the possibility of a sump overflowing in the event of a power outage or pump failure. If I am not home to shut off ball valves...
  4. White spots on tank wall

    I have a 12g w/ LR, running for six months, stocked for four months w/ three little fish, two shrimp, and several crabs and snails. About one or two months ago, little white spots began appearing on the back wall and filter components. The spots are small, hard, and vary in size a little. I...
  5. 12g Stocking Advice

    Hi. I'm going to post this topic here because no one responded with their knowledge in the Nano forum. I'm a newbie whose had a 12g Eclipse System w/ LR setup for a couple months now. I know that there is tons of topics/threads out there on what fishes to put in a Nano. Most of what I've read...
  6. 12g Stocking Advice

    I have a 12g Eclipse System w/ LR. I am planning an invert cleanup crew of 1 Scarlet Reef crab, 1 Scarlet Skunk Cleaner shrimp, 8 snails, and perhaps a small 2"-3" star (fed if necessary). As far as fish, I would ideally like a pair of Perc Clowns and a Royal Gramma. However, I've read alot...
  7. True or False Percs?

    Hi everyone. I'm getting a 12g Eclipse with LR going, and am planning on stocking it with some snails, a Scarlet Reef crab, a Scarlet Skunk Cleaner shrimp, a pair of Clowns, and a Royal Gramma. I can't for the life of me decide between True Percula Clowns or False Percula/Ocellaris Clowns. I'd...

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